"If saving a life is a sin, then all the doctors of this world should take off their gown." - Dr. Lee Hae Seong What can you do when a disaster strikes and you're running out of time and resources? This drama is jam-packed with challenges people face when a natural disaster strikes and have to overcome these problems with limited resources while fighting people who are trying to bring you down.
PLOT
It was rare; finding this drama that focused on the event of a natural disaster and the challenges people face; especially in the medical field. Each episode left me with the 'anxiety; on the edge of my seat' feeling as problems pile on-top of each other. With the addition of a a corrupted hospital; it seemed that it would take forever for everything to be settled, but that was the not the exciting part of this drama. What i loved about this drama was that it was somewhat realistic as it showed the harsh reality of the after-effects of a disaster. It made me sympathize with the situation and understanding of the actions some of the characters chose.
Although there were romance, it wasn't the main genre that was heavily focused on; which i was fine with surprisingly as I am not a person who values romance the most in a plot. You get to see how the doctors and other emergency workers deal with a disaster like this. If you are a person who loves romance in your dramas and likes shipping the main leads together then I will say this drama is not that although It does have some sweet and cute moments amidst the tragedy that happens.
CAST
The cast for this drama I think is perfect. I loved all the actors and their characters even if some characters where not so good.
Kim Young Kwang does a phenomenal job in this drama. I first saw him in Pinnochio and every time I saw him since he has played a supporting role or played the second male lead. So I loved that he was finally the main lead in a drama and boy did he do an amazing job. He is such a great actor but in this drama you can see just how good he is.
Jung So Min played the female lead and also did a great job. She plays a doctor in this drama just like Kim Young Kwang and does a great job at it. I really liked her character and also Kim Young Kwang’s. I think both lead actors had great chemistry together and I would love to see them both again in another drama.
Seok-Jin really like him in Something about 1% ; but have to say I hated him half the show for his constant nagging in Operation Theater ; he was carbon copy of the director whom i hated till the end.
Also loved the other actors in this drama. A few of them I recognized and had seen before and loved seeing them again.
VERDICT
For a long time dramas have tried real hard to make me emotional and haven't succeeded. D-day was a real savior and I motivated me to look for more thrilling and moving stories.
First of all, I know that a situation like this, a disaster ( we have a pandemic now ) is not only ruled by heroes but also by individual fates and people who start acting only intuitively which implies the ever first rule: Self-preservation/survival.But nevertheless, many wrong behaviours just seemed too excessive. And with every new episode I was getting more and more annoyed by the director's attitude which didn't even budge an inch. At least once I wanted to see his pride as a doctor.
Although I would probably not rewatch some of the episodes as I find that there were several parts that seemed a bit draggy, some episodes are worth the rewatch as it shows the growth of the characters.
Even before Descendants of the Sun was born, D-Day already happened. For medical drama addicts, this is a hidden gem you must watch. For others this might be a painful watch and crashing car only saved at the end by the brilliance of Kang and So-Min !!
Review by chillikunBlockedParent2021-02-10T16:08:35Z
PLOT
It was rare; finding this drama that focused on the event of a natural disaster and the challenges people face; especially in the medical field. Each episode left me with the 'anxiety; on the edge of my seat' feeling as problems pile on-top of each other. With the addition of a a corrupted hospital; it seemed that it would take forever for everything to be settled, but that was the not the exciting part of this drama. What i loved about this drama was that it was somewhat realistic as it showed the harsh reality of the after-effects of a disaster. It made me sympathize with the situation and understanding of the actions some of the characters chose.
Although there were romance, it wasn't the main genre that was heavily focused on; which i was fine with surprisingly as I am not a person who values romance the most in a plot. You get to see how the doctors and other emergency workers deal with a disaster like this. If you are a person who loves romance in your dramas and likes shipping the main leads together then I will say this drama is not that although It does have some sweet and cute moments amidst the tragedy that happens.
CAST
The cast for this drama I think is perfect. I loved all the actors and their characters even if some characters where not so good.
Kim Young Kwang does a phenomenal job in this drama. I first saw him in Pinnochio and every time I saw him since he has played a supporting role or played the second male lead. So I loved that he was finally the main lead in a drama and boy did he do an amazing job. He is such a great actor but in this drama you can see just how good he is.
Jung So Min played the female lead and also did a great job. She plays a doctor in this drama just like Kim Young Kwang and does a great job at it. I really liked her character and also Kim Young Kwang’s. I think both lead actors had great chemistry together and I would love to see them both again in another drama.
Seok-Jin really like him in Something about 1% ; but have to say I hated him half the show for his constant nagging in Operation Theater ; he was carbon copy of the director whom i hated till the end.
Also loved the other actors in this drama. A few of them I recognized and had seen before and loved seeing them again.
VERDICT
For a long time dramas have tried real hard to make me emotional and haven't succeeded. D-day was a real savior and I motivated me to look for more thrilling and moving stories.
First of all, I know that a situation like this, a disaster ( we have a pandemic now ) is not only ruled by heroes but also by individual fates and people who start acting only intuitively which implies the ever first rule: Self-preservation/survival.But nevertheless, many wrong behaviours just seemed too excessive. And with every new episode I was getting more and more annoyed by the director's attitude which didn't even budge an inch. At least once I wanted to see his pride as a doctor.
Although I would probably not rewatch some of the episodes as I find that there were several parts that seemed a bit draggy, some episodes are worth the rewatch as it shows the growth of the characters.
Even before Descendants of the Sun was born, D-Day already happened. For medical drama addicts, this is a hidden gem you must watch. For others this might be a painful watch and crashing car only saved at the end by the brilliance of Kang and So-Min !!